Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 2:33 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 50m at 8:13 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - May 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:252.24:511.811:080.211:030.16:117:58Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:142.25:431.811:580.311:560.26:107:59Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:062.16:391.812:520.36:098:00Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:022.17:401.812:550.31:510.36:088:01Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:022.08:461.82:000.32:520.36:068:02Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:071.99:551.83:090.33:520.36:058:03Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:151.911:011.94:180.44:490.36:048:03Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:201.85:250.35:440.26:038:04Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:012.012:191.86:290.36:360.26:028:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:552.11:131.87:280.37:260.26:018:06Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:442.22:021.88:220.28:120.26:008:07New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:292.22:491.89:100.28:560.25:598:08New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:112.23:331.89:550.39:370.25:588:09New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:522.24:151.810:360.310:170.25:578:10New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:312.14:581.711:150.410:570.35:568:11Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:102.05:401.711:530.411:360.45:568:12Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:492.06:231.712:320.45:558:12Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:291.97:071.612:180.41:130.55:548:13Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:111.97:531.61:020.51:550.55:538:14First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:551.88:411.61:510.52:380.55:528:15First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:421.89:321.72:440.63:220.55:528:16First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:331.710:251.83:410.64:070.45:518:17First Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:281.711:171.94:400.64:530.45:508:17Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:241.75:390.65:410.35:508:18Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:072.012:181.76:370.56:310.35:498:19Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:552.11:101.77:320.47:210.25:498:20Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:422.22:001.78:240.48:130.25:488:21Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:302.22:511.89:140.39:050.15:478:21Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:192.33:431.810:040.39:570.15:478:22Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:092.34:371.810:540.210:510.15:468:23Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:022.35:341.811:470.211:480.25:468:24Waning Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Slack tide in Colonial Beach, VA is approximately 11:23 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Colonial Beach, VA?

Colonial Beach, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Colonial Beach, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide data for Colonial Beach, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635150. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635150.

What is the moon phase in Colonial Beach, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Colonial Beach, VA is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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